Remington Power Tools HT5024PHT User manual

IMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual before assembling or

operating this tool. Improper use of this tool can cause severe injury or

death. Keep this manual for future reference.

MODEL: HT5024PHT

DUAL-ACTION

ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER

OWNER’S MANUAL

®

Double Insulated

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1 Important Safety Information 1

2 Product Identication 3

3 Trimmer Operation 4

Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Starting the Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Rotating Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Trimming a Hedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

4 Trimmer Maintenance 8

5 Troubleshooting 9

6 Warranty Information 10

table of contents

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welcome

ank you for purchasing this Remington brand Dual-action Electric Hedge Trim-

mer. We are proud to oﬀer this quality product to assist you in keeping your property

neat and well-groomed.

is owner’s manual provides complete instructions for safely assembling, operating,

and maintaining your hedge trimmer. Read and save these instructions. Refer to this

manual each time before using your hedge trimmer.

For easy reference, record the information from the carton and Remington brand

nameplate label located on the tool.

If you have a question or problem,

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-858-8501

or visit www.desatech.com

Model Number: ________________

Date Purchased:

________________

Where Purchased:

________________

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1 important safety information

SAFETY

WARNINGS

BEFORE OPERATING

TRIMMER

1. Avoid Dangerous Environments

• Do not operate trimmer in rain or

in damp or wet locations.

• Do not operate trimmer while

under the influence of alcohol,

medications, or drugs.

• Do not operate trimmer when you

are tired.

• Do not operate trimmer while

standing on a ladder or in a tree.

• Do not operate trimmer if it is

damaged or not securely and fully

assembled.

2. Keep children away. Keep all bystand-

ers a safe distance from work area.

3. Do not use trimmer for any job except

that for which it is intended.

4. Only well instructed adults should

operate trimmer. Never allow children

to operate trimmer.

WARNING: This product con-

tains chemicals known to the

State of California to cause

cancer or birth defects, or other

reproductive harm.

5. Dress properly when operating trim

-

mer.

• Do not wear loose clothing or jew-

elry that can get caught in the mov-

ing blades or parts of the trimmer.

• Always wear rubber gloves and

substantial foot wear when work-

ing outside.

• Always wear protective hair cover-

ing to contain long hair.

• Always wear a face or dust mask if

operation is dusty.

6. Always wear eye protection that

meets or exceeds the requirements of

ANSI Z87.1.

7. Wear long pants and shoes when

operating this tool.

WARNING: To reduce the risk

of electric shock, use only with

an extension cord intended for

outdoor use, such as SW-A, SOW-A,

STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A,

SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.

9. To reduce the risk of electric shock,

the trimmer has a polarized plug (one

blade is wider than the other) and will

require the use of a polarized exten-

sion cord. e trimmer’s plug will ﬁt

into a polarized extension cord only

one way. If the plug does not ﬁt fully

into the extension cord, reverse the

plug. If the plug still does not ﬁt,

obtain a correct polarized extension

cord. A polarized extension cord will

require the use of a polarized wall out-

let. is plug will ﬁt into the polarized

wall outlet only one way. If the plug

does not ﬁt fully into the wall outlet,

reverse the plug. If the plug still does

not ﬁt, contact a qualiﬁed electrician

to install the proper wall outlet. Do

not change the trimmer plug, exten-

sion cord receptacle, or extension cord

plug in any way.

10.

Provide Ground Fault Circuit Inter-

rupter (GFCI) protection on the

circuit or outlet to be used for trimmer.

You may use receptacles with built-in

GFCI protection for this safety mea-

sure.

11. Do not operate trimmer near electric

power lines, telephone, or cable lines.

Keep trimmer at least 10 feet away

from any power lines or cables.

8. Make sure your extension cord is in

good condition. When using an ex-

tension cord, be sure to use one heavy

enough to carry the current your

trimmer will draw. An undersized

extension cord will cause a drop in

line voltage resulting in loss of power

and overheating.

e table below shows the correct

size extension cord to use depend-

ing on cord length and nameplate

ampere rating. If in doubt, use the

next larger gauge cord. e smaller

the gauge number, the larger the cord.

To reduce the risk of disconnection

of trimmer from the extension cord

during operation, use the cord hitch

described in this manual.

Cord Length AWG Cord Size

25 feet

50 feet

100 feet

150 feet

18 AWG

16 AWG

14 AWG

WARNING: When using electric

gardening appliances, basic safety

precautions should always be fol-

lowed to reduce the risk of re,

electric shock, and personal injury,

including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE

OPERATING TRIMMER.

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Chapter 1: Important Safety Information

DANGER - RISK OF CUT – Keep

hands away from blades at all

times. Keep both hands on handles

when trimming. Do not attempt

to remove cut material nor hold

material to be cut when blades are

moving. Do not grasp the exposed

cutting blades or cutting edges

when picking up or holding the

trimmer.

CAUTION - Blades coast after

turn o.

MAINTENANCE AND

STORAGE OF TRIMMER

1. Maintain trimmer with care.

• Keep cutting edge sharp and clean

for best performance and to reduce

the risk of injury.

• Follow instruction for lubricating

•

Inspect trimmer cord periodically,

and if damaged, have it repaired by

a qualiﬁed service facility.

• Inspect extension cords periodically

and replace if damaged.

• If trimmer is not working properly,

has been dropped, damaged, left

outdoors, or dropped into water,

have it repaired by a qualiﬁed ser-

vice center.

• Keep handles dry, clean, and free

from oil and grease.

2. Check damaged parts.

• If a part is damaged, carefully check

the damaged part before using the

trimmer. Make sure the part will

operate properly and perform its

intended function.

• Check for alignment of moving

parts, binding of moving parts,

breakage of parts, mounting, and

any other condition that may aﬀect

its operation.

• A guard or other part that is dam-

aged should be properly repaired

or replaced by an qualiﬁed service

center unless indicated elsewhere in

this manual.

3. Servicing of Double-Insulated

Tools:

• In a double-insulated tool, two

systems of insulation are provided

instead of grounding. No ground-

ing means is provided on a double-

insulated tool, nor should a means

for grounding be added to the tool.

Servicing a double-insulated tool

requires extreme care and knowl-

edge of the system, and should

be done only by qualiﬁed service

personnel. Replacement parts for

a double-insulated tool must be

identical to the parts they replace.

4. Store idle trimmer indoors. When not

in use, store trimmer and extension

cord indoors in a dry location. Store

trimmer above the reach of children

or in a locked area out of the reach of

children.

is manual is your guide to safe and proper

operation of the trimmer.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS.

WHILE OPERATING

TRIMMER

1. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing.

Use common sense.

2.

Be aware of extension cord while operat-

ing trimmer. Be careful not to trip over

extension cord. Keep extension cord

away from cutter blades at all times.

3. Avoid unintentional starting. Do not

carry plugged-in trimmer with ﬁnger

on switch. Be sure switch is OFF

when plugging in trimmer.

4. Do not overreach. Keep proper foot-

ing and balance at all times when

operating trimmer.

5. Disconnect the trimmer from the

power supply

• when not in use

• before servicing

• when clearing jammed material

from blades

• when moving from one worksite to

another

6. Do not force trimmer. It will do the

job better and with less likelihood of

a risk of injury at the rate for which

it was designed.

7. Do not abuse power cord. Never carry

trimmer by power cord. Never yank

cord to disconnect from receptacle.

Keep power cord from heat, oil, and

sharp edges.

8. Before starting trimmer, make sure

blades are not touching anything.

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2 product identication

A. Pivoting Rear Handle

B. Rear Handle Trigger Switch

C. Front Handle and Switch

D. Front Hand Guard

E. Cutter Blades

F. Extension Cord Retainer

G. Power Cord

H. Pivoting Handle Release Button

HT5024PHT

Input

Cutting Rate

Blade Length

Max. Cutting

Net Weight

120V, 5.0A

2800 spm

24 inches (61cm)

3/4 inch (19mm)

8.0 lbs. (3.6 Kg)

Specications

Figure 2-1: Remington brand dual-action electric hedge trimmer

B

E

C

D

H

F

G

A

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3 trimmer operation

Cord Length AWG Cord Size

25 feet

50 feet

100 feet

150 feet

18 AWG

16 AWG

14 AWG

Figure 3-3: Pull extension cord loop tight around molded

cord hitch

Figure 3-4: Optional method of retaining extension cord

Figure 3-2: Inserting extension cord loop through bottom

of handle

Figure 3-1: Plugging trimmer power cord into extension

cord

WARNING: Read and under-

stand this owner’s manual before

operating trimmer. Make certain

you read and understand all Safety

Warnings on pages 1 and 2 of this

manual. Improper use of this trim-

mer can result in severe injury or

death from re, electric shock, or

body contact with moving parts.

Connecting Extension Cord

Extension Cords

Use proper extension cord with this trim-

mer. Use only a polarized (i.e., one blade

is wider than the other), UL listed exten-

sion cord marked for outdoor use. e

cord must be marked with sufﬁx W or

W-A following the cord type designation.

Example: SJTW-A or SJTW.

Use proper sized cord with this trimmer.

Cord must be heavy enough to carry cur-

rent needed. An undersized cord will cause

voltage drop at trimmer. e trimmer will

lose power and overheat. Follow cord size

requirements listed below.

Keep cord away from cutting area. Make

sure cord does not catch on branches dur-

ing cutting. Inspect cord often. Replace

damaged cords.

WARNING: Fully seat the ex-

tension cord on the power cord of

tool. Failure to do so could lead to

overheating of trimmer. This could

cause a re that results in personal

injury to you or others.

e trimmer has a built-in extension cord

retainer. is cord hitch prevents accidental

disconnection of the power cord during use.

e cord hitch is molded into the lower

hand guard area of the tool housing.

1. Plug the power cord into the exten-

sion cord (see Figure 3-1).

2. Create a loop in the extension cord

and insert the loop through the bot-

tom of the tool housing (see Figure

3-2).

3. Pull the loop tight around the molded

cord hitch (see Figure 3-3).

Note: An optional method of retaining

the extension cord is shown in Figure

3-4. Use this method with larger-gauge

cords that may not ﬁt into the extension

cord retainer.

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Starting the

Hedge Trimmer

As a safety feature, this trimmer has dual

trigger switches. One trigger switch is

located on the rear handle and the other

trigger switch is located on the front handle

(see Figure 3-5). You must squeeze both

trigger switches to operate the trimmer.

WARNING: Do not modify this

trimmer to bypass the dual trigger

switch safety feature. This feature

is designed to keep both of your

hands on the tool handles and

away from the cutting bar.

Basic Trimmer Operation

is tool is designed to trim and shape

hedges and shrubs with ease. Follow the

steps below to start and stop the trim-

mer.

1. Hold the front handle with one

hand, squeezing the two handle parts

together (see Figure 3-6).

2. While gripping the rear handle,

squeeze the rear trigger switch. e

trimmer will start immediately (see

Figure 3-7).

3. To stop the trimmer, release one or

both of the trigger switches (see Fig-

ure 3-8). e trimmer will coast to a

stop.

Figure 3-5: Front and rear trigger switches

Figure 3-6: Positioning hand on front handle

Figure 3-7: Squeezing rear trigger switch to start trimmer

Figure 3-8: Releasing trigger switch to stop trimmer

Front Handle and

Switch

Rear Trigger

Switch

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Chapter 3: Trimmer Operation

Figure 3-9: Sliding rear handle release button toward rear

of motor housing

Figure 3-10: Rotating rear handle

Figure 3-11: Arrows indicating preset locking positions

Figure 3-12: Rear handle locked into position

Rotating Handle

e rear handle of this tool is designed to

rotate 90° to either side of vertical (5 locking

postions). is allows for comfortable hand

and wrist orientation during various cutting

positions. Note: As a safety precaution, the

rear handle will not rotate if the rear handle

trigger switch is depressed.

Follow the steps below to operate the

pivoting handle.

1. Slide rear handle release button

toward rear of motor housing (see

Figure 3-9).

2. Rotate the rear handle left or right

to desired preset position (see Figure

3-10).

IMPORTANT: e rear handle has 5

preset locking positions indicated

by arrows on the motor housing

(see Figure 3-11). e trimmer will

not operate unless the rear handle is

locked into one of these positions.

3. Release rear handle release button to

allow handle to lock in position (see

Figure 3-12).

Locked Position

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Trimming a Hedge

Use the trimmer properly. Always wear eye

protection, rubber gloves, and substantial

foot wear while using the trimmer (see

Figure 3-13). Always maintain proper

footing and balance. Never overreach when

using trimmer. Before starting the trimmer,

hold the unit with both hands on the grip

areas. Make sure that the cutter blade is

not touching anything.

Always keep the extension cord behind

the trimmer when in use. Do not drape

the cord over the hedge where it may be

cut by the blades (see Figure 3-13).

Use smooth steady sweeping motions to

trim new growth (see Figure 3-14). Do

not try to cut too much at one time. is

can cause the trimmer to slow down or get

jammed, reducing the cutting eﬃciency.

Do not force the trimmer through dense

growth. A slight back and forth sawing

action may ease the cutting of larger, more

dense growth. If the trimmer begins to slow

down, reduce the rate of speed at which

you are trying to cut.

If the trimmer becomes jammed, immedi-

ately turn trimmer oﬀ. Disconnect trimmer

from the power supply and remove the

jammed debris from the cutter blades.

Do not try to cut branches larger than

3/4 inch in diameter.

To make trimming the sides of hedges

easier, rotate the handle 45° or 90° as needed

(see Figure 3-15).

For best results, trim the sides of hedges

with an upward sweeping motion (see Fig-

ure 3-16). Cut from the bottom and work

your way up. is will keep cut material

from falling into areas not yet cut.

Figure 3-13: Proper clothing, stance, grip, and extension

cord maintenance

Figure 3-14: Trimming new growth

Figure 3-15:Rotating handle

Figure 3-16: Trimming sides of hedges

Figure 3-17: Using string to make level cuts

Trim the hedges so that the top is slightly

narrower than the bottom.

To trim extremely level hedges, use a string

stretched along the length of the hedge as

a guide (See Figure 3-17).

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4 trimmer maintenance

WARNING: Disconnect trim-

mer from power supply before

cleaning or servicing. Severe

injury or death could occur from

re, electrical shock, or body con-

tact with moving cutter blades.

WARNING: When cleaning

trimmer:

• Do not submerse trimmer in any

liquids

• Do not use products that con-

tain Ammonia, Chlorine, or

abrasives

• Do not use chlorinated cleaning

solvents, Carbon Tetrachloride,

Kerosene, or Gasoline.

Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild

soap and water mixture to wipe trimmer

housing. Use a stiﬀ brush to clean cutter

blades, then wipe with a cloth. Do not spray

or pour water directly onto trimmer.

Once the trimmer is cleaned, apply a light

coat of oil to the cutter blades to prevent

rust and provide lubrication.

Cleaning and

Maintenance

Figure 4-1: Cleaning trimmer housing

Figure 4-2: Cleaning cutter blades

Figure 4-3: Oiling cutter blades

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5 troubleshooting

Note: For additional help, visit our

technical ser vice web site at

www.desatech.com.

WARNING: Unplug trimmer from power source before servicing. Severe

injury or death could occur from re, electrical shock, or body contact with

moving blades.

Technical Service

You may have further questions about

assembling, operating, or maintain-

ing this hedge trimmer. If so, you can

visit our Technical Service web site at

www.desatech.com or contact our

Technical Service Department at 1-800-

858-8501 (English only). You may also

write to:

DESA Power Tools

ATTN: Technical Service Specialty

Products

P.O. Box 90004

Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004

When contacting DESA Power Tools,

have ready

• Your Name

• Your Address

• Your Phone Number

• Model Number of Product

• Date of Purchase (include copy of

receipt for written requests)

OBSERVED FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Motor does not run when you squeeze

trigger switches

1. Both trigger switches are not fully

depressed at the same time

2. Rear handle is not locked into one of

the 5 preset positions

3. Extension cord connection is loose

4. Household circuit breaker is tripped

or open line fuse

1. Fully squeeze both front and rear

trigger switches (see Basic Trimmer

Operation, page 5)

2. Verify rear handle is locked into one

of the 5 preset positions

3. Check cord connections

4. Check circuit breaker or line fuse

Motor runs, but cutting blades do not

move

Trimmer damaged. Do not use trimmer Contact DESA Power Tools if still under

warranty

Trimmer smokes during operation Trimmer damaged. Do not use trimmer Contact DESA Power Tools if still under

warranty

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6 warranty information

REMINGTON BRAND DUALACTION ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER

LIMITED WARRANTIES

NEW PRODUCTS

STANDARD WARRANTY

DESA Power Tools warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from

the date of ﬁrst purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product has been maintained and operated in accordance with DESA Power Tools’ warnings

and instructions.

FACTORY RECONDITIONED PRODUCTS

LIMITED WARRANTY

DESA Power Tools warrants factory reconditioned products and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 90 days from the

date of ﬁrst purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with DESA Power Tools’

warnings and instructions.

TERMS COMMON TO ALL WARRANTIES

e following terms apply to all of the above warranties:

• Always specify model number when contacting the manufacturer. To make a claim under this warranty the bill of sale or other proof of purchase must be

presented.

• is warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser when purchased from an authorized dealer.

• is warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to restore this product to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA

Power Tools Authorized Service Center. Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or DESA Power Tools who will

provide original factory replacement parts. Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty.

• Travel, handling, transportation, diagnostic, material, labor and incidental costs associated with warranty repairs, unless expressly covered by this warranty,

are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the responsibility of the owner.

• Excluded from this warranty are products or parts that fail or become damaged due to misuse, accidents, lack of proper maintenance, tampering, or

alterations.

• Excluded from this warranty are products purchased for commercial, industrial or rental usage.

• is is DESA Power Tools’ exclusive warranty, and to the full extent allowed by law; this express warranty excludes any and all other warranties, express

or implied, written or verbal and limits the duration of any and all implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and ﬁtness for a particular

purpose to two (2) years on new products and 90 days on factory reconditioned products from the date of ﬁrst purchase. DESA Power Tools makes no

other warranties regarding this product.

• DESA Power Tools’ liability is limited to the purchase price of the product, and DESA Power Tools shall not be liable for any other damages whatsoever

under any circumstances including indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

• Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the

above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

• is warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

For information about this warranty contact:

P.O. Box 90004

Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004

www.desatech.com

Model _________________

Date Purchased _________________

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